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J730 WTF

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,052 mi
Last recorded182,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ730 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 182,052 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 182,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 181,485 miles

surface corrosion to all brake /suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 180,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 180,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 180,233 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 180,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 161,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 154,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 154,800 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

BOTTOM OF NEARSIDE WING & BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CAT FRONT FLANGE CORRODING/DETERIORATING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Pass 5 Jun 2019 153,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 149,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 147,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 146,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 146,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 145,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 142,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 133,779 miles

rear pads and disc changed be for test osr brake callipe slighley siezed

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J730 WTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J730 WTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J730 WTF registered?

J730 WTF is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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